Queens Crane Collapse Injures New York Construction Workers
Construction work is risky for everyone involved. As any NYC construction accident attorney knows, there is financial risk for investors and the construction company, and more importantly, physical risk for the construction workers who are out there daily performing the physical labor. Recently, seven construction workers were injured when a 380-foot crane at the construction site of […]
What You Should Know About Crash-Related PTSD
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 25, 2022 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a stress response to trauma that can cause debilitating symptoms long after the danger has passed. You may not know that car crashes are the most common cause of PTSD. Crash-related PTSD happens to about 39.2% of motor vehicle accident survivors according to National Institute […]
Keeping Your Child Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are here, and that means it’s time to celebrate! However, if you have young children in the house, it’s essential to take some extra precautions to keep them safe. From child-safe décor to winter weather gear, here are a few things to keep in mind in order to make your holidays merry and […]
Accidents Can Happen to Anyone, Anywhere – Even When Casually Dining in a Restaurant
Imagine sitting in a fine restaurant, enjoying a casual meal with friends, family or a loved one. Such a peaceful setting doesn’t seem like there might be cause for alarm. But several diners in a New York restaurant recently weren’t expecting any danger either, when a tractor-trailer crashed into the establishment, causing several injuries and […]
Did you or a loved one suffer after a crane injury?
The operation of cranes, while necessary for building tall structures, is fraught with danger. If a poorly maintained cable snaps, a careless operator swings the boom too far, or another unfortunate occurrence takes place, you can suffer severe injuries. If this has happened to you, a Staten Island construction accident attorney will protect your rights and ensure […]
Why is it Better to Seek a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or as the result of someone’s negligence or an unsafe area, obviously that person’s health and condition will be the first thing on your mind. The days immediately following an accident or personal injury can also be stressful and confusing, and insurance companies […]
Helmets don’t always protect you from severe head injury
How a brain injury lawyer can help. There has been a lot of controversy lately regarding exactly how safe bicycle helmets may be, and whether they are sufficient enough to protect you from traumatic brain injury in the event of an accident. Such an issue is especially important in NYC, where bicyclists are injured often […]
Injured By a Motorist While Riding Your Bike? How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
It is often said that bicyclists and motorists in NYC cannot share the road, despite numerous and continuous attempts to improve safety and awareness of each other. As such, accidents often occur in which a bicyclist has been injured by a motorist. In many unfortunate cases, such accidents can result in serious injury, and possibly […]
Bronx Woman Fatally Injured After Hit and Run Accident
The New York metropolitan area teems with automobiles and pedestrians. While the common car accident can pose a serious risk to motorists, a single-vehicle crash involving pedestrians almost always result in severe injuries or death. When these tragedies occur, victims and their families may find themselves in a difficult position, struggling to recover and move on with […]
It’s Summertime, and Backyard Personal Injuries are on the Rise
Personal injuries tend to increase in the summer, mainly due to unsafe environments in many people’s own backyards. Decks and patios that require maintenance, swing sets and playgrounds, deck stairs, swimming pools, and outdoor toys and gardening equipment are all culprits in causing personal injuries. For a free legal consultation, call (212) 732-2929 Many outdoor personal […]